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The Weapon Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

The point of forgiving is to get Satan's foot out of the door of your life so that he cannot use the offenses of the past to spoil your present and future.

Paul Aurandt tells this story of General Thomas Jackson who was the right arm of General Lee. The Confederate soldiers were so impressed with his bravery in battle as he stood out in front that they called him Stonewall Jackson. His first brigade was the most devastating war machine the South had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

The Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 1, 2021

A message of hope for believers who have sinned.

The Freedom of Forgiveness 1 John 1:5-10 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

A God Of Forgiveness

Contributed by John Saynor on Feb 23, 2021

The appointed Psalm for Ash Wednesday describes a God who forgives and forgets! For those who have difficulty accepting God's forgiveness, it would do well to read Psalm 103: 8-18.

Today I want to talk about forgiveness. It has been on my mind for some time now as a result of our regular use of our liturgies to guide us in worship. It has come to me that during our liturgies we repeat our need for forgiveness so often that I’m sure God gets tired of listening to us. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-18

Forgiveness And Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 4, 2021

Carrying the weight of guilt affects us, body, mind, and spirit. God's forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of others brings healing to our whole being.

March 3, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 2:1-12; Psalm 32 Forgiveness and Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We aren’t like a car. You can take apart a car and put it back together. It’ll run just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness Of Sin

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Jesus not only taught radical forgiveness, He practiced it, and we see this as He died on the cross forgiving all who had a part in His terrible pain, and that included all of us.

Charlie Brown is quite certain that Lucy's offer to hold the football for him to kick will end just like the other attempts. She will pull the ball away just as she kicks, and he will end up flat on his back. She assures him that she is a changed person and that he can trust her. He accepts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Love Forgives Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2013

This sermon explores what Scripture says about love and forgiveness.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today’s sermon with a few cartoons to get us thinking about forgiveness and how difficult and confusing a subject it can be. 1. The first cartoon shows a wife saying to her husband, “Forgive you?...Sure I’ll forgive you…the moment I see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Forgiveness

Contributed by Francis Balla on Mar 25, 2013

IF CHRIST COULD FORGIVE WHEN HE DIED ON THE CROSS WHY CAN'T I?

Just before the Valentines Day the sporting world was shocked to learn that Oscar Pistorius popularly known as the “blade runner” allegedly killed his girl friend Reeva Steenkamp a 29 year old South African Model. Another tragic loss of life! Following the tragedy Reeva’s uncle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To Forgive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013

God gives us the grace to forgive others

A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There's more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over by her tyrannical father. When she and Robert were married, their wedding was held in secret ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgive Them

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God’s command of forgiveness becomes personal when we take ownership.

Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The cross was put there in 1930 by a Catholic bishop and had been valued at the time at $10,000. The thieves apparently cut it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Confession And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Let's "look into the spiritual mirror of the Word of God and discover the required road to restoration when sin enters our lives."

Confession and Forgiveness The Only Road To Restoration* 1 John 1:9 There is not a single marriage or family here that does not sometimes say things in anger that are mean or hateful. Or that does not from time to time let the other one down; even if by mistake. That hurt or mistake may be an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Forgiveness

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2013

David said, “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” What makes forgiveness such an incredibly valuable thing? Where does it originate? What are 3 wonderful effects of being forgiven?

THE WONDER OF FORGIVENESS Ps. 32:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Forgive Your Enemies 1. Preacher preached on “Forgiving Your Enemies.” Halfway through the service, He asked his congregation, “How many of you have forgiven their enemies?” About half held up their hands. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bridge Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Apr 8, 2014

To have a contented and enjoyable live, we must learn the art of forgiveness.

The Bridge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14/15 To have a contented and enjoyable Christian experience one must learn to forgive. Most of us at one time or another have wounded someone with words or have been wounded. And most of the time the hurt has comes from someone who is dear to us. To often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

Loving The Forgiver

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

The great joy of being forgiven is realized and appreciated only when we confess our sins before God.

This week, we take a look into the original songbook of the church, the Psalms. For centuries, the Psalms have been turned to for comfort, for rebuke, praise. We find in them the right words to speak to God. They speak to our minds and our hearts, because they probe the range of our experiences; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

By looking at David's repentance and forgiveness, we'll understand how we receive forgiveness, what it looks and feels like, and conclude that it is always the best option

The movie is based on the true story of Apollo 13. Jim Lovell has just watched on TV as Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to set foot on the moon. He’s outside, gazing up at the moon. He holds up his thumb, pondering the moon in the evening sky like an artist envisioning his painting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiven & Forgiving Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 26, 2014

Our relationship with God begins with forgiveness; but forgiveness is at the heart of relationships with fellow Christians. Forgiveness is not a commodity that we receive. It impacts our life to the degree that we want to share what we've received.

WAC2BL: Forgiven & Forgiving Scripture Text: Colossians 3.12-14 INTRODUCTION I’ve been thinking-about some of the most-highly-rated television shows over the past 30 years: Star Trek, M*A*S*H*, Cheers, Seinfeld, Lost. Of some-of these-shows, I’ve been an avid-fan ~ and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene